Senior TSA Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Salisbury (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Tuition assistance

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Salisbury, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team across passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently in a fast-moving airport environment.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must successfully complete background investigation
• Must obtain and maintain required security clearance
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must meet medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Salisbury, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team across passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently in a fast-moving airport environment.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings,